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Crime Blotter

Thurston County Sheriff Sanders cuts...
MyNorthwest Staff

Sheriff Sanders warns major budget cuts will threaten public safety services

In a direct message to residents, Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders took to social media this week to announce significant budget challenges facing his office, warning that proposed cuts could severely impact public safety services.
1 year ago
tacoma sunday shooting...
MyNorthwest Staff

One dead, one critically injured in Sunday Tacoma shooting, suspect on the loose

The Tacoma Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that took place Sunday afternoon in South Tacoma.
1 year ago
Shawn Kemp...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Judge revises Shawn Kemp sentence, adds one day jail time for Tacoma Mall shooting

A judge on Friday revised the sentence for former Seattle SuperSonics star Shawn Kemp, adding one day of confinement — with credit for time served — in connection with a 2023 shooting outside Tacoma Mall.
1 year ago
Beacon Hill fatal crash...
James Lynch

Pedestrian struck and killed in Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian in Beacon Hill.
1 year ago
Issaquah police...
Frank Sumrall

Independent investigation launched after officer-involved shooting with Issaquah Police

When Issaquah police officers arrived, a physical struggle broke out, leading to an officer-involved shooting.
1 year ago
FILE - U.S. Postal Service delivery vehicles are parked outside a post office in Boys Town, Neb., A...
MyNorthwest Staff

Mystery mail heist leaves 28 post office boxes smashed in Oakville

Officials say that at least 28 post office boxes were found damaged Thursday morning.
1 year ago
bikini barista washington ag...
Aaron Granillo

Washington AG sues bikini barista owner over sexual harassment, wage theft

The Washington Attorney General’s Office filed a sweeping lawsuit against the owner of four “bikini barista” coffee stands.
1 year ago
capitol hill shooting...
MyNorthwest Staff

Delivery driver arrested after gunfire rings out in Capitol Hill

Seattle police arrested a 33-year-old delivery driver on Wednesday following reports of gunfire in the Capitol Hill area.
1 year ago
portland honduras drug ring...
MyNorthwest Staff

Honduran nationals extradited for running Portland fentanyl drug ring

Two Honduran nationals accused of directing fentanyl trafficking operations in the Portland area have been extradited from Honduras to face federal charges in the U.S.
1 year ago
5-year-old girl assault tent city wa...
Heather Bosch

Man accused of assaulting 5-year-old at Seattle homeless camp released from jail

A 46-year-old man who's accused of assaulting a 5-year-old girl at a Seattle homeless camp has been released from jail because King County prosecutors haven't filed charges yet.
1 year ago
Vancouver military child rape...
MyNorthwest Staff

Suspected DUI driver hits father and son in Vancouver; Father dead, son critical

Vancouver police arrived at the 6400 block of NE 137th Avenue in Vancouver around 1:20 p.m. Wednesday after hearing reports that a driver had hit a man and his six-year-old son.
1 year ago
Seattle Police pioneer square scooter shooting...
Jason Sutich

26-year-old fatally shot in the neck in Capitol Hill

A man, 26, was shot in the neck and died Wednesday night in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. Details on the ongoing investigation.
1 year ago
issaquah burned boyfriend axed...
Frank Sumrall

Court docs: Issaquah woman told police she axed, burned boyfriend believing he was a demon

According to court documents obtained by MyNorthwest, the woman, Kimberly Feyhl, told firefighters she was "told to shoot" the deceased male in the head and to "burn his body."
1 year ago
car jumps seattle bridge...
Julia Dallas

WATCH: Car jumps Seattle bridge to get away from police

A car leaped over the University Bridge while it was open to evade police, as reported by KIRO 7.
1 year ago
burien gas station robbed...
Jason Sutich

Oregon high school principal arrested for possession of child sexual assault material

An Oregon principal was arrested for allegedly possessing child sexual assault material.
1 year ago
bellevue murder suspect...
James Lynch

Bellevue murder suspect arrested in Portland

A 28-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a July homicide in Bellevue, police announced Wednesday.
1 year ago
Spokane fentanyl pill press...
Jason Sutich

Spokane man gets 20 years for fentanyl operation with 2 million lethal doses

A Spokane man faces 20 years in prison for operating a lethal fentanyl pill press, highlighting the fight against drug trafficking.
1 year ago
Bellevue drug trafficking arrested...
Jason Sutich

Drug dealer who sold narcotics near Bellevue middle school arrested in multi-city bust

A drug dealer sold narcotics near a Bellevue middle school, leading to a multi-city arrest in a significant drug trafficking operation.
1 year ago
issaquah burned boyfriend axed...
MyNorthwest Staff

Issaquah apartment fire leads to discovery of a body, suspect detained

The Issaquah Police Department arrested a woman after officers discovered a body when investigating an apartment building fire Tuesday morning.
1 year ago
Sammamish wire fraud guilty...
Jason Sutich

‘Unknown how many children (she) harmed’: WA woman convicted of stealing $100K from Spokane Tribe’s child welfare fund

A Washington woman embezzled over $100K from the Spokane Tribe's child welfare fund, raising concerns about fraud in tribal governance.
1 year ago
renton transgender woman attack suspects...
Jason Sloss, KIRO 7 News

Police: Group of teens made homophobic remarks during Renton assault

Renton police are investigating after a woman, 39-year-old Nikki Armstrong, was viciously beaten by a group of teens.
1 year ago
Everett impersonating police...
MyNorthwest Staff

Everett police arrest man in connection with fatal July hit-and-run

A man has been arrested in connection with the July hit and run that left a victim with life-threatening injuries in Everett.
1 year ago
Little Saigon...
James Lynch

Stakeholders propose 15-point safety plan for Little Saigon

Residents and business owners in Little Saigon demand action against persistent crime with a new comprehensive safety plan.
1 year ago
Image: Graffiti can be seen on a highway divider on Interstate 5 in Seattle....
Aaron Granillo

Seattle files suits against 3 ‘prolific’ graffiti vandals

Seattle City Attorney files suits against graffiti vandals targeting public spaces, enforcing the city's new graffiti ordinance.
1 year ago